Saturday Index
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Saturday Index
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Sat, Sep 12 · ESPN2
FINAL
Published projection
Original edition · Sep 10PSU3627TEM179| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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| PSU | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 27 |
| TEM | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Updated Sep 14, 7:45 AM EDT
| PSU | Statistic | TEM |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | Total yards | 283 |
| 268 | Net passing yards | 107 |
| 88 | Rushing yards | 176 |
| 23 | First downs | 14 |
| 6-11 | Third downs | 4-12 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 28:49 | Possession | 33:07 |
| 4-20 | Penalties | 5-60 |
| PSU | Statistic | TEM |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | Fourth downs | 2-2 |
| 21-27 | Passing | 13-22 |
| 9.9 | Yards per pass | 4.9 |
| 32 | Rushing attempts | 33 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 5.3 |
| 0 | Fumbles Lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 1 |
| 3 | Passes Deflected | 2 |
| 1 | Qb Hurries | 0 |
| 1 | Sacks | 1 |
| 37 | Tackles | 43 |
| 0 | Defensive TDs | 0 |
| 2 | Tackles For Loss | 1.5 |
| 1 | Total Fumbles | — |
| 0 | Fumbles Recovered |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco Becht | 21/27 | 268 | 3 | 0 |
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Saturday Index win outlook
89%
Penn State leads the Saturday Index outlook
Penn State win probability 89%; Temple win probability 11%.
Penn State can set the terms by establishing the run.
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| 1 | Passes Intercepted | — |
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| 0 | Interception TDs | — |
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| 13 | Interception Yards | — |
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| 9 | Kicking Points | 3 |
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| 1 | Kick Returns | 1 |
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| 0 | Kick Return TDs | 0 |
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| 0 | Kick Return Yards | 16 |
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| 3 | Passing TDs | 0 |
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| 2 | Punt Returns | — |
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| 0 | Punt Return TDs | — |
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| 22 | Punt Return Yards | — |
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| 0 | Rushing TDs | 1 |
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ORIGINAL PREGAME FORECAST
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The matchups most likely to shape Saturday.
Penn State has the stronger rushing matchup. Limiting steady gains is the clearest way for Temple to avoid long, favorable drives.
Penn State holds the clearer matchup advantage. Temple needs to control this area to keep the game balanced.
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Penn State has the stronger passing matchup. Temple needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.
Penn State has the better big-play matchup. Temple can keep the game on schedule by preventing chunk gains and forcing longer drives.
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